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Cabinet
Cabinet approves of proposal to establish a Fund of Fund for Start-ups 
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the following proposals with regard to the Fund of Funds of Start-ups  which was established in June, last year with a corpus of Rs. 1,000 crores.
i. Alternate Investment Funds  supported by FFS shall invest at least twice the amount of contribution received from FFS in Start-ups qualifying as per the Gazette Notification G.S.R.180  dt. 17/02/2016. Further, if the amount committed for a Start-up in whole has not been released before a Start-up ceases to be so, the balance funding can continue thereafter.
ii. It was also decided that operating expenses for carrying out due diligence, legal and technical appraisal, convening meeting of Venture Capital Investment Committee, etc. would be met out of the FFS to the extent of 0.50% of the commitments made to AIFs and outstanding. This will be debited to the fund at the beginning of each half year; i.e. April 1 and October 1.
Background
The Union Cabinet in its meeting held on 22/06/2016 had approved the proposal to establish a Fund of Funds for Start-ups  with a total corpus of Rs.10000 crore, with contribution spread over the 14th & 15th Finance Commission cycles based on progress of implementation and availability of funds. It was decided that the FFS shall contribute to the corpus of Alternative Investment Funds  for investing in equity and equity linked instruments of various start-ups at early stage, seed stage and growth stages.
The FFS is being managed and operated by Small Industries Development Bank of India . FFS contributes to SEBI registered Alternative Investment Funds  that may go up to a maximum of 35% of the corpus of the AIF concerned.
The Cabinet on 22.06.2016 had decided that the corpus of Fund of Funds along with counterpart funds raised by the AIFs in which FFS takes equity would be invested entirely in Start-ups. It has been pointed out to the Department during its interactions with various stakeholders that investors in the AIFs would prefer that the portfolio of AIFs is adequately diversified to manage the investment risks appropriately and if the entire pool of funds of the AIF is invested in Start-ups, it poses unacceptable risks to the investors of such AIFs.
The other issues raised by stakeholders were that the process of funding of Start-ups by AIFs is long drawn which starts from pitching by a Start-up, commitment by the AIF and then release of funds in tranches. Thus it is possible that before release of the final instalment the turnover of the Start-up crosses Rs. 25 crores but it still needs funds to meet its growth requirements. Besides, Start-ups need access to funds through various stages of their life cycle, viz. early stage, seed stage and growth stage.
It was also pointed out to the Department by SIDBI that the present provisions don’t provide for SIDBI to get compensated for activities done post sanction to AIFs.
These decisions have been taken to in the backdrop of the above concerns.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Prasar Bharati in 2021 – Digital/TV Viewership Highlights
As the year 2021 comes to a close, let’s take a look at how Prasar Bharati, through its twin network of Doordarshan and All India Radio, touched, informed and entertained people through the length and breadth of the country, delivering content of viewers’ choice in their respective regional languages and dialects.
In 2021, popularity of Doordarshan gained new heights as DD channels across the country together clocked viewership of more than 6 Billion. These channels reached more than 680 Million viewers in 2021.
With audience spanning across 190+ countries, more than 185 YouTube channels of Doordarshan and All India Radio together registered more than Billion views in 2021. Their ‘watch time’ for the entire duration of 2021 sums up to a stupendous figure of 94 Million Hours.
Thanks to increasing popularity in more than 190 countries and 790 cities across the globe, Prasar Bharati’s App NewsOnAir clocked a listenership of 214 Million+ in 2021. You can download the App here - https://prasarbharati.gov.in/get-apps/
The public broadcaster delivering on its mandate of public service has stood strong with the people during the testing times of the pandemic, ensuring that COVID awareness messages, free consultation with Doctors and important government guidelines reaches every last person in every nook and corner of the country. These contents were delivered in multiple Indian languages and dialects. Below are some figures on the same.
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Covid-19 related coverage in 2021 on Doordarshan Network
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S.No
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Content Type
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Count
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Duration 
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Reach 
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1
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Social Messages
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34K
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532+
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95 M+
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2
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Promo
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384K
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106+
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6 M +
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3
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Special Program
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3.8K
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1685+
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43 M +
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4
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News Bulletins
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59K
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22775+
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356 M+
Here’s how you can connect with Prasar Bharati network on Twitter and YouTube in an Indian language of your choice. List/Links of all Twitter Handles across Prasar Bharati network - https://twitter.com/i/lists/173524864?s=20. List/Links of all YouTube channels across Prasar Bharati network - https://newsonair.com/live-tv-dd-channels/
Ministry of Defence
Postage Stamp released on A-SAT: India’s First Anti Satellite Missile
A Customized My Stamp on India’s First Anti Satellite Missile  launch was released by Department of Posts on the occasion of Engineers Day today in the august presence of Shri AjitDoval, National Security Advisor .
On the direction of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Defence Research and Development Organisation  successfully conducted an Anti-Satellite  missile test ‘Mission Shakti’ from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha on 27th March 2019. A DRDO developed A-SAT Missile successfully engaged an Indian orbiting target satellite in Low Earth Orbit  in a ‘Hit to Kill’ mode. The interceptor missile was a three-stage missile with two solid rocket boosters. Tracking data from range sensors had confirmed that the mission met all its objectives. The entire effort was indigenous which demonstrated the Nation’s capability to develop such complex and critical missions. A number of industries also participated in the mission. With this success, India became fourth nation in the world to possess such capability.
Shri AjitDoval in his address stated that it was a very brave step on part of DRDO to go for Mission Shakti. He further stated that DRDO has plenty of achievements to be proud of; however the future is in space based technologies. Satellites are critical and with this capability India can defend it’s assets in space. He appreciated the way in which the mission was kept a secret and complimented the whole DRDO fraternity for doing well in all other fields.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr G Satheesh Reddy, Secretary DDR&D& Chairman DRDO thanked Hon’ble Prime Minister and NSA for having confidence in DRDO and assigning such a critical and complex mission to DRDO. He further stated that A-SAT mission enabled development of many technologies and capabilities for precision kill at higher altitudes. He called upon DRDO fraternity to take up more such complex and critical projects.
The function was also attended by Shri Pradipta Kumar Bisoi, Secretary, Department of Posts and Senior Scientists of DRDO.
The release of Stamp reminds the nation about the technological achievement, which has made the nation proud.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 447
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 185.36 Crore
More than 14 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
More than 2.10 Crore Vaccine Doses administered to 12-14 age group so far
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 185.36 Crore  today. More than 14 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. More than 2.10 Crore  vaccine doses have been administered to 12-14 years age group so far. More than 2.40 Crore  Precaution Doses for the identified categories of beneficiaries  for COVID vaccination have been administered so far. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10403988
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2nd Dose
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10003858
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Precaution Dose
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4514978
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18413746
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2nd Dose
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17518165
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Precaution Dose
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6976708
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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21042592
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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57541797
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2nd Dose
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39209108
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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554946873
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2nd Dose
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469051663
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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202804576
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2nd Dose
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202804576
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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126780656
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2nd Dose
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115872392
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Precaution Dose
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12550355
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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991934228
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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837684372
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Precaution Dose
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24042041
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Total
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1853660641
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 7th April, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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30
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2nd Dose
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436
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Precaution Dose
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7882
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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60
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2nd Dose
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772
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Precaution Dose
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16567
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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556874
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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47289
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2nd Dose
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147985
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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36895
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2nd Dose
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387237
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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5535
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2nd Dose
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81863
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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4168
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2nd Dose
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50521
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Precaution Dose
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109605
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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650851
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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668814
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Precaution Dose
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134054
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Total
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1453719
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Comprehensive Development of National Waterways-2  at the cost of Rs. 474 crore has been taken up by Inland Waterways Authority of India  for implementation during 2020-21 to 2024-25
A project for comprehensive development of National Waterways-2  at the cost of Rs. 474 cr has been taken up by Inland Waterways Authority of India , an autonomous organization under Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways for implementation during 2020-21 to 2024-25. Details of activities are at Annexure-1. Besides, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways has a Central Sector Scheme  under which 100 % grant is provided to North Eastern States for development of Inland Water Transport. Details of ongoing projects under CSS in the State of Assam is at Annexure-2.
Comparative statement of yearly expenditure details on development of waterways in Assam for periods of 5 years from 2009-10 to 2013-14 under previous Government and from 2014-15 to 2018-19 under present Government is detailed at Annexure-3.
In addition to 891 km of NW-2  in 2014, 19 more Waterways were declared as National Waterways  in NER through National Waterways Act, 2016. Out of which 121 km of NW-16  has been taken up for development. Further, projects for development of Dhansiri river  and Kopili river  have been approved.
Annexure -1
Ongoing Projects on Brahmaputra River  in Assam as on 30th November 2022:
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Sl.
No.
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Name of Project
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Description of activities
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1
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Comprehensive Development of NW-2 at a cost of Rs. 474 crore.
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Project for development of NW-2 includes the following main activities:-
- Construction of Jogighopa terminal,
- Construction of cargo cum passenger terminal at Bogibeel, Dibrugarh
- Fairway development
- O&M of navigational aids
- O&M of fixed & floating terminals
- O&M of vessels
- vii. Consultancy/training
- Maintenance of e-portal etc.
Annexure-2
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S.No.
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Name of Project/Description
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Cost of Project 
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-
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Construction of 25 nos. of 17.0 M long Floating Terminals for 25 Ghat Banks on the river Brahmaputra under Central Sector Scheme
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10.97
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-
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Construction of 15 nos. of 17.0 M long Floating Terminals for 15 Ghat Points on the river Barak  under Central Sector Scheme.
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6.37
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-
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Construction of 16 nos. of 25.0 M long Floating Terminals for 16 Ghat Banks on the river Brahmaputra under Central Sector Scheme
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13.70
Annexure -3
Comparative statement of expenditure details on development of waterways in Assam
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Tenure of Previous Government from 2009-2014
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Tenure of Present Government from 2014-2019
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Year
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Expenditure 
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Year
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Expenditure 
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2009-10
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52.11
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2014-15
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37.33
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2010-11
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40.33
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2015-16
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79.39
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2011-12
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56.47
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2016-17
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74.67
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2012-13
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56.91
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2017-18
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118.97
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2013-14
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48.64
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2018-19
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109.61
This information was given by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets everyone on the occasion of Khalsa Saajna Diwas
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted everyone especially the Sikhs on the special occasion of Khalsa Saajna Diwas. He said that the Khalsa Panth motivates countless people across the world. Inspired by it, Sikhs have distinguished themselves globally in diverse fields.
The Prime Minister tweeted :
"Greetings to everyone, especially the Sikhs on the special occasion of Khalsa Saajna Diwas. The Khalsa Panth motivates countless people across the world. Inspired by it, Sikhs have distinguished themselves globally in diverse fields."
"ਖਾਲਸਾ ਸਾਜਨਾ ਦਿਵਸ ਦੇ ਵਿਸ਼ੇਸ਼ ਅਵਸਰ 'ਤੇ ਸਭ ਨੂੰ ਖਾਸ ਕਰਕੇ ਸਿੱਖਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਵਧਾਈਆਂ। ਖਾਲਸਾ ਪੰਥ ਦੁਨੀਆ ਭਰ ਦੇ ਅਣਗਿਣਤ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਪ੍ਰੇਰਿਤ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ। ਇਸ ਤੋਂ ਪ੍ਰੇਰਿਤ ਹੋ ਕੇ, ਸਿੱਖਾਂ ਨੇ ਵੱਖ-ਵੱਖ ਖੇਤਰਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਵਿਸ਼ਵ ਪੱਧਰ 'ਤੇ ਆਪਣੀ ਵੱਖਰੀ ਪਹਿਚਾਣ ਬਣਾਈ ਹੈ।"
Ministry of Science & Technology
CSIR-NIScPR organized a “Science-Society Connect: Inculcating Scientific Temper in Young Mind” Program at Government Girls Secondary School , Burari, New Delhi.
CSIR-NIScPR organized a “Science-Society Connect: Inculcating Scientific Temper in Young Mind” Program at Government Girls Secondary School , Burari, New Delhi.
The primary objective of this program was to foster a scientific temper among young minds and promote science education.
Shri C B Singh  welcomed the students and gave an introduction of CSIR & CSIR-NIScPR. This was followed by a talk on “Achievements of CSIR” with Quiz by by Dr. Suman Ray . Furthermore, herbal health awareness was done through a talk on “Medicinal Plants” with interactive session through Quiz by Dr. Suman Ray.
The students were motived towards Science through Animated movie shows on “Life below water” and “Indian Astronauts who made it to space”. Distribution of NIScPR publications “Vigyan Pragati”, Science reporter and “Ayur Vatika bulletin was also done.
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Ministry of Textiles
11 Textiles articles with certain technical specifications are exclusively reserved for production on Handlooms
“Scheme for Protection of Handlooms” has provisions for capacity building of State Government
The Government has promulgated the Handlooms  Act, 1985 to protect handlooms weavers from encroachment of the powerloom and mill sector on their livelihood. 11 textiles articles with certain technical specifications are exclusively reserved for production on handlooms. Appropriate action under provisions of the Act is taken in case of violation.
Central and State Government implementing agencies conduct inspection of powerloom units to ensure that items reserved for production on handlooms are not produced on powerlooms. During the last three years & current year  implementing agencies have inspected 11,14,667 powerlooms and lodged 218 FIRs.
In addition, the “Scheme for Protection of Handlooms” has provisions for capacity building of State Govt. Enforcement Machinery; awareness programmes etc. in order to curb sale of fake handloom products.
This information was given by the Minister of state for Textiles Smt. Darshana Jardosh in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Heat Wave Conditions at isolated places are very likely over west Rajasthan during next 24 hours
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department :

Current Temperature Status and Warning for next five days
Yesterday’s Maximum Temperature Scenario:
Heat Wave: - NIL.
Maximum Temperature: - Maximum Temperatures more than 40.0°C were recorded at most places over West Rajasthan; at many places over East Rajasthan; at a few places over Haryana and at isolated places over Punjab, West Madhya Pradesh and Saurashtra & Kutch.
Yesterday, the highest maximum temperature of 45.3°C was reported at Ganganagar .
Today’s Minimum Temperature Scenario:
Warm Night:- Nil.
Minimum Temperature: - Over heat wave expected areas, Minimum temperatures are in the range of 28-32°C over most parts of West Rajasthan.
Minimum temperatures are appreciably above normal  at many places over Jammu Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit, Baltistan & Muzzafarabad and isolated over west Rajasthan and above normal  at many places
over Himachal Pradesh, few places over east Rajasthan and isolated places over Punjab, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalseema.
Impact of heat wave and action suggested
Heat wave could lead to moderate health concern for vulnerable people e.g., infants, elderly people with chronic diseases over the heat wave areas specifically over West Rajasthan. Hence people of these regions should avoid heat exposure, wear lightweight, light-colored, loose, cotton clothes and cover the head by use of cloth, hat or umbrella etc.

Kindly download MAUSAM APP for location specific forecast & warning, MEGHDOOT APP for Agromet advisory and DAMINI APP for Lightning Warning & visit state MC/RMC websites for district wise warning.
Ministry of Defence
VISIT OF LEBANESE ARMED FORCES TO SOUTHERN NAVAL COMMAND
A five-member Training delegation from Lebanese Armed Forces led by Brigadier General Hussein Bazzi are on a visit to Southern Naval Command, Kochi and Indian Naval Academy , Ezhimala from 03 - 08 Jul 23. During the ongoing visit, the delegation interacted with Rear Admiral Upal Kundu, Chief Staff Officer  and held discussions on issues of interoperability and collaboration between the two forces in the field of training. The delegation visited Headquarters Sea Training  and interacted with Rear Admiral Susheel Menon, Flag Officer Sea Training. Professional interactions were held on varied aspects of Operational Sea Training.
The delegation also visited various training establishments of Southern Naval Command at Kochi and witnessed state of the art training infrastructure, facilities and demonstration on simulators. On completion of visit at Kochi, the delegation would proceed to INA Ezhimala for exploring avenues of mutual cooperation in the field of Naval training.
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Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Scope for New and Renewable Energy
In line with the Prime Minister’s announcement at COP26, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is working towards achieving 500 GW of installed electricity capacity from non-fossil sources by 2030, and achieving Net Zero by 2070.
A total of 172.72 GW capacity from non-fossil fuel based energy resources has been installed in the country as on 31.10.2022. This includes 119.09 GW Renewable Energy, 46.85 GW Large Hydro and 6.78 GW Nuclear Power capacity. This constitutes a share of 42.26% of total installed generation capacity in the country i.e. 408.71 GW as on 31.10.2022.
Further, Central Electricity Authority  has carried out generation expansion studies with the projected All India peak electricity demand and electrical energy requirement of 325 GW and 2256 BU respectively for the year 2029-30 . Study reveals that the share of RE based installed capacity  in the capacity mix is likely to increase to around 480 GW by 2029-30. The share of RE  in the generation mix of the country, which stands at around 22% as of March, 2022 is likely to increase to around 41% by 2029-30.
Government has taken several steps towards achievement of 500 GW installed capacity from non-fossil sources which, inter-alia, include:
- Permitting Foreign Direct Investment  up to 100 percent under the automatic route,
- Waiver of Inter State Transmission System  charges for inter-state sale of solar and wind power for projects to be commissioned by 30th June 2025,
- Declaration of trajectory for Renewable Purchase Obligation  up to the year 2029-30,
- Setting up of Ultra Mega Renewable Energy Parks to provide land and transmission to RE developers for installation of RE projects at large scale,
- Schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan , Solar Rooftop Phase II, 12000 MW CPSU Scheme Phase II, etc,
- Laying of new transmission lines and creating new sub-station capacity under the Green Energy Corridor Scheme for evacuation of renewable power,
- Notification of standards for deployment of solar photovoltaic system/devices,
- Setting up of Project Development Cell for attracting and facilitating investments,
- Standard Bidding Guidelines for tariff based competitive bidding process for procurement of Power from Grid Connected Solar PV and Wind Projects.
- Government has issued orders that power shall be dispatched against Letter of Credit  or advance payment to ensure timely payment by distribution licensees to RE generators.
- Notification of Promoting Renewable Energy through Green Energy Open Access Rules 2022.
- Notification of “The electricity  Rules .
- Launch of Green Term Ahead Market  to facilitate sale of Renewable Energy Power through exchanges.
This information was given by Shri R.K Singh, Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Special Service and Features
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: Har Ghar Tiranga Photo Exhibition "India@75" inaugurated by Union Minister Shri V Muraleedharan
Kochi: Aug 12, 2022
Central Bureau of Communication  under the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, is organising a Photo Exhibition - "India@75" as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav - Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, from Aug 12 to 15, 2022 at Platform No.1, Ernakulam South Railway Station.
The programme was inaugurated by Union Minister of State for External and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri V. Muraleedharan today, that is Aug 12, 2022 at Platform no. 1, Ernakulam South Railway Station. Shri V. Palanichamy, Additional Director General, Press Information Bureau and CBC; Shri Parimalam, Railway Area Manager; Smt K. A. Beena, Deputy Director, CBC; Shri L. C. Ponnumon and Shri M. Smithy, both Field Publicity Officers were also present on the occasion. The programme is being organised in association with Thiruvananthapuram Division, Southern Railway.
The Exhibition will showcase various facets of the freedom struggle. It also includes a brief on the freedom fighters from Kerala. Rare photos of Mahatma Gandhi are another attraction.
The Exhibition is open to the public till Aug 15, 2022.
You can also be a part of the programme by clicking a selfie at the 'Selfie with Flag Corner'!
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